Technical Writer - MBSE / Software Development

Peraton; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days PTO

Bonus plan

Subsidized benefits

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Technical Writer to support planning, development, and integration of digital‑twin capabilities for government space systems. You will shape concepts and model‑based artifacts to ensure interoperability and technical soundness across the program lifecycle.

You will manage version control, maintain style guides, and produce system documentation while coordinating with engineering, cybersecurity, and operations teams.

Qualifications

• DoD/aerospace/mission-focused environment experience.
• Experience documenting software architectures, system workflows, and APIs.
• Ability to establish and enforce documentation standards and style guides.
• Strong written, verbal, and visual communication tailored for developers and executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and enforcement of documentation standards across programs.
• Produce API docs, system architecture guides, SOPs, run books, and customer deliverables.
• Publish classified documentation in a SCIF environment per protocols.
• Manage end-to-end documentation lifecycle including reviews and approvals.
• Collaborate with developers, engineers, PMs, and government stakeholders to translate concepts.
• Create executive briefings, white papers, and technical reports for leadership.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation experience

SDLC/Agile

Technical writing

Education

Associate degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Master’s degree in a related field

Doctoral degree in a related field

4 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

Git

Jira

Confluence

SharePoint

Dropbox

DOD-Safe

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton is delivering the next generation of mission‑critical command‑and‑control and enterprise software capabilities supporting the U.S. Government’s space communications infrastructure. Our team ensures these systems remain secure, resilient, and modern to meet evolving mission needs for the decade ahead.

As a Technical Writer

you will support the technical planning, development, and integration of digital‑twin capabilities that advance program goals and mission outcomes. You will help shape concepts, architectures, and model‑based engineering artifacts that ensure digital‑twin solutions are aligned, interoperable, and technically sound across the broader system landscape.

The ideal candidate will possess foundational experience supporting configuration management processes, technical documentation development, change control, and operational support activities within DoD, aerospace, cyber, or mission-focused environments while collaborating closely with engineering, software development, cybersecurity, integration, and operations teams to ensure technical accuracy, audit readiness, and configuration integrity across the program lifecycle.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the development, maintenance, and enforcement of organizational documentation standards, style guidelines, and best practices across software and systems engineering programs.
• Produce clear, accurate, and structured documentation, including system architecture guides, API documentation, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), operational run books, and customer-facing deliverables.
• Manage and publish classified technical documentation in a SCIF environment in strict accordance with federal security protocols, classification guidelines, and government contract requirements.
• Direct end-to-end documentation lifecycle workflows, including drafting, version control, technical review, stakeholder reconciliation, approvals, and secure publication.
• Collaborate with developers, systems/test engineers, program managers, and government stakeholders to translate complex engineering concepts into accessible, high-quality technical content.
• Create executive-level briefings, white papers, technical reports, and strategic communications for internal leadership and government clients

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• This position requires the candidate possess a minimum of Top-Secret clearance with ability to upgrade to TS/SCI. The candidate must maintain the clearance
• Associate degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field and 10+ years of relevant experience; OR Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 8+ years of experience; OR Master’s degree in a related field and 6+ years of experience; OR Doctoral degree in a related field and 3+ years of experience. An additional four (4) years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Proven experience documenting software architectures, system workflows, and APIs within an Agile or software development lifecycle (SDLC) framework.
• Hands‑on experience using modern documentation platforms, version control systems (e.g., Git, JIRA/Confluence, SharePoint), and publishing tools such as Dropbox, DOD‑Safe, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to establish style guides, enforce documentation standards, and manage multiple concurrent projects under tight deadlines.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and visual communication skills, with experience tailoring content for both developer and executive audiences.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting DoD/federal agency deliverables and working with SATCOM or Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts.
• Proficiency in creating clean diagrams, graphics, and data visualizations for executive presentations.
• Familiarity with federal compliance frameworks, CUI handling rules, and government publication standards.

Benefits:

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participatein an attractive bonus plan

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.